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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,910.80, 970,366.20 and 366,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,910.80, 970,366.20 and 366,974.80 is: 550,462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,910.80 : 970,366.20 = 366,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,910.80/970,366.20 = 366,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,910.80x = 970,366.20 × 366,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,910.80x = 356,099,942,171.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,099,942,171.76/646,910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,462.20

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